Dawson, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dawson, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Dawson: Ridge Street
(U.S. Route 75), November 2012 |
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Location of Dawson, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Richardson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 148 |
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146 |
| • Density | 705/sq mi (264/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68337
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-12420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398690 |
Dawson is a small village located in Richardson County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 148 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Dawson Village
How Dawson Got Its Name
Dawson was first called Noraville. This name was given when the town was planned out in 1872. This happened when the Atchison and Nebraska Railroad built tracks to the area.
However, the people living there really wanted to call their town Dawson. They wanted to honor Joshua Dawson, who was one of the first settlers in the area. Because of this, the name Noraville caused a lot of arguments among the residents. Eventually, the name Dawson stuck!
Geography of Dawson
Where is Dawson Located?
Dawson is located in Richardson County, Nebraska. The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers about 0.21 square miles (0.55 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People in Dawson
Dawson's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Dawson has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1890 | 153 | — | |
| 1900 | 322 | 110.5% | |
| 1910 | 340 | 5.6% | |
| 1920 | 351 | 3.2% | |
| 1930 | 389 | 10.8% | |
| 1940 | 394 | 1.3% | |
| 1950 | 309 | −21.6% | |
| 1960 | 263 | −14.9% | |
| 1970 | 251 | −4.6% | |
| 1980 | 215 | −14.3% | |
| 1990 | 157 | −27.0% | |
| 2000 | 209 | 33.1% | |
| 2010 | 146 | −30.1% | |
| 2020 | 148 | 1.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 146 | 0.0% | |
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Dawson's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 146 people living in Dawson. These people lived in 68 different homes, and 44 of these were families.
Most of the people in Dawson were White (100%). A small number, about 2.1%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age of people in Dawson was 52 years old. About 16.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 21.9% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more males (54.1%) than females (45.9%).
Education in Dawson
Local School District
Students in Dawson attend schools that are part of the Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer Public Schools district.
Before 2004, the local school district was called Dawson-Verdon Public Schools.
See also
In Spanish: Dawson (Nebraska) para niños
